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Credit Cards in Japan for Foreigners: Which to Apply for First

Many foreign residents in Japan can improve their credit-card odds by avoiding common application traps. Here's which card to apply for first.

Japan Family Credit Card Setup 2026: Points, Insurance, Upgrades

Set up Japan credit cards for spouse spending, kids' travel insurance gaps, family cards, points, and groceries after year two.

How to Read Your Japanese Payslip as a Foreigner

Your first Japanese payslip can feel like a salary cut. This guide explains gross vs take-home, social insurance, resident tax, bonuses, and red flags.

Why Your Japan Salary Drops in Year Two: Resident Tax

If your take-home pay in Japan suddenly drops in June, resident tax is probably why. Here is how 住民税 works, when it starts, and what to plan for.

Sending Money from Japan to Australia: A Practical JPY to AUD Guide

A practical guide to sending money from Japan to Australia, with clear tradeoffs between Wise, Revolut, and bank wires plus tax-residency, super, and WHV notes.

Sending Money from Japan to Canada: Wise, Revolut, Wire Compared

JPY→CAD rates, fees, and transfer options — plus the TFSA penalty trap, T1135 reporting, and what to sort before flying home.

Sending Money from Japan to India: A Practical Guide

A practical JPY→INR decision guide, with FIRC/FIRA context, Wise vs bank-wire tradeoffs, and Japan-side tax-paperwork notes.

Sending Money from Japan to New Zealand: Wise, Revolut, Wire Compared

JPY→NZD rates and transfer options, KiwiSaver from Japan, NZS residency rules, and what Working Holiday Visa holders should know.

Sending Money from Japan to the Philippines: A Practical Guide

A practical JPY→PHP decision guide for Filipinos in Japan, with cash-pickup vs bank-transfer tradeoffs and tax-paperwork notes.

Sending Money from Japan to the UK: A Practical Guide

A practical JPY→GBP decision guide, with Wise vs bank-wire tradeoffs and the UK tax-residence points that matter for Britons in Japan.

Sending Money from Japan to the US: A Practical Guide

A practical JPY→USD decision guide, with Wise vs bank-wire tradeoffs and the US reporting rules that matter for Americans in Japan.

Sending Money Home from Japan: Wise, Revolut, Seven Bank Compared

A practical decision guide to Wise, Revolut, Seven Bank, Smiles, PayForex and more — with corridor-specific recommendations and dated fee examples.

How to Claim Overseas Dependents on Your Japanese Tax Return

Already sending money home? Japan's fuyou deduction could cut your tax bill — but the rules changed in 2023. Here's who qualifies and what documents HR needs.